The rights of individuals are often overlooked as secondary to the interests and desires of the sovereign state, but the concepts of erga omnes (commitment to international law) and jus cogens (peremptory norms) are the governing agents of human rights legislation, creating a fundamental basis for the protection of individuals under sovereign nations. Discuss the evolution of international human rights legislation and law. Use specific examples and include footnotes to both the text and another source to support your argument.